I bought a new Corbin Classic Solo and pillion this spring. Yesterday when I took the seat off to wash the bike and apply conditioner to the seat, I noticed it is starting to tear. I believe this is caused by the seat coming in contact with the fender bolts when installing the seat (it rubs). (see attached photos). Has anyone else had this issue?
Its still under warranty they 'should' do a recover at no cost. BUT, dealing with Corbin cust serv is a god awful experience.
The reason, I believe, it is happening is because I followed Corbin's installation instructions by putting in the passenger pillion, then putting on the rider seat (you can't see the rear bracket when doing so. Corbin, even though I brought it to their attention, has yet to do anything.
The reason, I believe, it is happening is because I followed Corbin's installation instructions by putting in the passenger pillion, then putting on the rider seat (you can't see the rear bracket when doing so. Corbin, even though I brought it to their attention, has yet to do anything.
that is weird. I always install the rear seat with the front seat on.
The reason, I believe, it is happening is because I followed Corbin's installation instructions by putting in the passenger pillion, then putting on the rider seat (you can't see the rear bracket when doing so. Corbin, even though I brought it to their attention, has yet to do anything.
You kind of left that information out of your previous posts. Nevertheless, are you saying it's impossible to install the driver's seat, with the passenger pillion in place, and not tear the driver's seat? I feel for you, but I think, based on Corbin's less than stellar customer support feedback on these forums, they're going to tell you to pound sand.
I now have to more areas where the vinyl is tearing, right above where the saddlebag guard bars attach under the seat. I have tried to repair them with Plasti Dip VLP since Corbin will do nothing to fix the problem.
My Corbin Classic fits my RK quite poorly, as have other Corbin seats I've had on other bikes. A well made seat I've never found them to be. Button type bumpers are out of place or wrong height, pan shape is uneven, etc. But the solo sure looks pretty!
That said, most seats get wear and tear in those areas. Since it generally never seems to progress, I tend to leave it alone. I have fixed tears and cracks in the butt area with Sugru pretty successfully. Probably the most successfully in fact. The likes of liquid tape and such doesn't have enough strength.
Fwiw, I can/have installed my two piece Corbin solo seat both ways. As a solo and then slipping the rear pillion in, and as a single unit. As a single unit it is not as stable and does wiggle and rub on the fender and paint.
I now have to more areas where the vinyl is tearing, right above where the saddlebag guard bars attach under the seat. I have tried to repair them with Plasti Dip VLP since Corbin will do nothing to fix the problem.
Same issue w/ the Corbin I bought for the 08. I need to post my story sometime. Its been off the bike all summer as a result. When it was sent in for a 'fix' it came back in worse shape then when it was sent to them. Its ****ing ridiculous. Never again.
08-03-2018, 09:43 PM
